Stevens adds to England woes

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The England head coach is already without Phil Vickery and Andrew Sheridan, points out David Hands, Rugby Correspondent

WHATEVER plans Andy Robinson may have had for resting players this summer may be taken out of his hands if the run on front-row players continues.

The England head coach is already without Phil Vickery and Andrew Sheridan for the two-match visit to Australia in June and those props have been joined by a third, Matt Stevens, who will miss the rest of the season.

Stevens underwent extensive surgery to his right shoulder on Monday and has been told that the recovery period is a minimum of four months. He may be ready to start next season for Bath, who